Ranking NFL bloodline prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft has a ton of talent at several different positions. That may be because it has several prospects with NFL bloodlines.

Only time will tell where they will land, but here is a ranking of the players who already have ties to the NFL.

1) Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State

Harrison Jr. is the son of Hall of Fame wide receiver Marvin Harrison, who played for the Colts from 1996-2008. It's safe to say the apple didn't fall far from the tree.

Over the past two seasons, the Ohio State product has reeled in 144 catches for 2,474 yards and 28 touchdowns. He is arguably the best non-QB prospect and seems to be a lock as a top-five pick.

2) Offensive tackle Joe Alt, Notre Dame

Alt is the son of former offensive tackle John Alt, who was elected to the Chiefs' Hall of Fame after 13 seasons (1984-96) with the team.

The Notre Dame product is viewed by most as the top offensive lineman prospect after allowing just four sacks in his collegiate career. It would be surprising if he makes it out of the top 10.

3) Defensive tackle Kris Jenkins Jr., Michigan

Jenkins Jr. is the son of former defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, a four-time Pro Bowler with the Panthers (2001-07) and Jets (2008-10).

The Michigan product is among the top interior defensive line prospects after registering 113 tackles, 4.5 sacks and one interception the past three years. Jenkins Jr. is projected to be a second-round pick.

4) Edge-rusher Jonah Elliss, Utah

Ellis is the son of former defensive tackle Luther Ellis, a two-time Pro Bowler with the Lions (1995-2003) and Broncos (2004).

The Utah product is coming off an impressive season in 2023 when he posted 37 tackles (16 for a loss), 12 sacks, one forced fumble and three passes defensed. He is expected to be a late second or early third-round selection.

5) Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson

Trotter Jr. is the son of former linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, a four-time Pro Bowler with the Eagles (1998-2001, 2004-06, 2009), Redskins (2002-03) and Buccaneers (2007).

The Clemson product is among the top inside linebackers in the class after totaling 176 tackles, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles, four interceptions, 10 passes defensed and two touchdowns from 2022-23. Trotter Jr. is expected to be a third-round pick.

6) Wide receiver Brenden Rice, USC

Rice has the biggest shoes to fill on the list. His father is Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice, who many view as the greatest player in NFL history.

The USC product is projected to be a fourth-round pick after making 45 catches for 791 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2023. Rice knows all eyes will be on him due to the name on the back of his jersey, but he believes his father has prepared him to be successful at the next level.

"Work ethic is the foundation. It's what my dad prided himself on and it's what I took upon myself," Rice said. "If you wanna play 10, 20 years, which is unheard of, you've got to beat out the odds."

7) Wide receiver Luke McCaffrey, Rice

McCaffrey is the son of three-time Super Bowl champion wide receiver Ed McCaffrey and younger brother of 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year.

The Rice product is expected to be a fourth- or fifth-round selection after reeling in 129 catches for 1,715 yards and 19 touchdowns in the past two years.

8) Running back Frank Gore Jr., Southern Miss

Gore Jr. is the son of former running back Frank Gore, a five-time Pro Bowler and member of the 2010s All-Decade team. His father is the NFL's third all-time leading rusher (16,000) following his 16-year career, which included stints with the 49ers (2005-14), Colts (2015-17), Dolphins (2018), Bills (2019) and Jets (2020).

Although he has rushed for an impressive 2,513 yards and 19 touchdowns in the last two seasons, the Southern Miss product is projected to be a seventh-round pick. However, a team may be willing to take him sooner than expected thanks to his NFL bloodline.